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Newsroom (Connecticut)State Has Wised Up On Juvenile Justicehttp://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/644
http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/644Newsroom (Connecticut)01/09/2014 11:15 AM<p>Dec 26, 2013 | Editorial | The Hartford Currant | <a href='http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/'>NEWSROOM</a></p>Fifteen years ago, Connecticut routinely locked up hundreds of youths each year, often for minor offenses or violations, in dangerous, overcrowded detention centers.
This was one of three states whose justice system treated all 16- and 17-year-olds as adults &mdash; trying them in criminal courts, giving them a criminal record and sentencing many to adult prisons, whose only educational service for adolescents was learning about crime from skilled practitioners.
Thankfully, those days are&hellip;OP-ED: U.S. Must Increase Juvenile Justice Protections for Childrenhttp://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/623
http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/623Newsroom (Connecticut)12/09/2013 08:31 AM<p>Dec 9, 2013 | Elizabeth Clarke | Juvenile Justice Information Exchange | <a href='http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/'>NEWSROOM</a></p>Chicago, my hometown, was the home of the world&rsquo;s first juvenile court. We are very proud of our history in the pioneering of a separate and more rehabilitative court for children in the United States.
And so it comes as a shock to realize that children in the United States have fewer &ndash; significantly fewer &ndash; legal protections than children in other nations.Racial disparities in juvenile justice system addressedhttp://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/610
http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/610Newsroom (Connecticut)11/15/2013 01:37 PM<p>Nov 14, 2013 | Alex Gecan | The Middletown Press | <a href='http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/'>NEWSROOM</a></p>MIDDLETOWN To illustrate the stark racial disparities in the state&rsquo;s juvenile justice system, think about this: While non-white kids make up 57 percent of the patients at Riverview Hospital, a youth psychiatric facility, non-white kids at the Connecticut Juvenile Training School, a secure facility for delinquents, make up 86 percent of the kids serving there.A new national report shows almost half of the states are taking tangible steps to reform their youth criminal justice systemshttp://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/566
http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/566Newsroom (Connecticut)10/14/2013 02:04 PM<p>Oct 10, 2013 | Jeffrey Anderson | The Washington Times | <a href='http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/'>NEWSROOM</a></p>A new national report shows almost half of the states are taking tangible steps to reform their youth criminal justice systems. The District is not among them.
In the past eight years, some 40 pieces of legislation in 23 states have been passed to remove juveniles charged with crimes from the adult criminal justice system, where there is little chance of turning their lives around, according to a report by the Campaign for Youth Justice.
Eleven states, including Virginia, Pennsylvania and&hellip;Nearly half of U.S. states enact juvenile justice reformshttp://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/565
http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/565Newsroom (Connecticut)10/14/2013 01:58 PM<p>Oct 9, 2013 | Gary Gately | Juvenile Justice Information Exchange | <a href='http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/'>NEWSROOM</a></p>WASHINGTON &ndash; Nearly half of U.S. states have made great strides in the past eight years toward reducing the prosecution of juveniles in the adult criminal justice system or preventing youths from being placed in adult jails and prisons, a report released Thursday found.
The report, by the Washington-based Campaign for Youth Justice -- a national advocacy group that seeks to end the practice of trying, sentencing and incarcerating youth under 18 in the adult criminal justice system&hellip;MacArthur Expands Investment in Juvenile Justice Reform to $165 Million, Launches Resource Centers to Advance Reform and Improve Outcomes for Youthhttp://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/545
http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/545Newsroom (Connecticut)09/23/2013 10:02 AM<p>Aug 14, 2013 | <a href='http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/'>NEWSROOM</a></p>Resource Center Partnership seeks to continue the wave of juvenile justice reform in U.S. by helping practitioners, policymakers tackle issues central to improving outcomes for kids and communities.
Building on its nearly 20-year, $150 million investment in supporting juvenile justice reform, MacArthur announced an additional commitment of $15 million to the field, in part to establish the new Models for Change Resource Center Partnership. The Partnership will provide judges, prosecutors,&hellip;With $15M in grants, MacArthur establishes 4 juvenile justice reform centershttp://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/543
http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/543Newsroom (Connecticut)09/19/2013 10:36 AM<p>Aug 21, 2013 | Molly McDonough | ABA Journal | <a href='http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/'>NEWSROOM</a></p>A longtime supporter of juvenile justice reform, the MacArthur Foundation has committed an additional $15 million to the effort, including the development of four juvenile justice reform centers as part of its as part of its Models for Change Resource Center Partnership.
The commitment brings the foundation's total 20-year investment in juvenile justice reform to $165 million, according to a news release.
The aim of the new program is to provide judges, prosecutors, defenders, policymakers,&hellip;Real juvenile justice reform needs more than just good ideashttp://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/541
http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/541Newsroom (Connecticut)09/19/2013 09:56 AM<p>Aug 23, 2013 | John Lash | Youth Today | <a href='http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/'>NEWSROOM</a></p>Real change takes more than just ideas, it requires sustained and supported implementation of those ideas, and a willingness to make course corrections based on new data. It also requires that the ideas dreamed up by policy wonks get translated into useful action on the ground.
Integral to this effort has been the work of the MacArthur Foundation, most notably their Models for Change project. For 20 years, MacArthur has supported research, evidence based best practices, education and&hellip;Champion for Change Catherine Foley Geib: No drama, big resultshttp://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/410
http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/410Newsroom (Connecticut)11/27/2012 11:43 AM<p>Dec 6, 2011 | Mental Health/Juvenile Justice Action Network | Models for Change | <a href='http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/'>NEWSROOM</a></p>Catherine Foley, 2011 Champion for Change
Manager of Clinical and Educational Services Court Support Services Division, Connecticut Judicial Branch
Read the complete 2011 Champions for Change program.
Catherine Foley Geib isn&rsquo;t a publicity hound. She shuns the spotlight, takes very little personal credit for the work of her team and is recognized by colleagues for her welcomed &ldquo;no drama&rdquo; approach. What is dramatic is how much she and her teammates have accomplished.&hellip;Using Social Media to Advance Reformhttp://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/425
http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/425Newsroom (Connecticut)11/27/2012 11:43 AM<p>Apr 20, 2012 | Zerline Hughes, Justice Policy Institute | <a href='http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/'>NEWSROOM</a></p>The traditional ways to communicate about our work&ndash; word of mouth, newsletter mailings, and ask letters&mdash; still do, in fact, get the job done. But with advancements in social media &ndash; Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs and listservs &ndash; we can get our messages out even better and more quickly, to more and new people.
The W. Haywood Burns Institute in Northern California is a prime example of the success that can be achieved with a comprehensive social media strategy to stay&hellip;Collaboration for Reformhttp://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/404
http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/404Newsroom (Connecticut)11/27/2012 11:43 AM<p>Dec 1, 2011 | Tracy Velázquez, Justice Policy Institute | <a href='http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/'>NEWSROOM</a></p>As the MacArthur Foundation&rsquo;s Models for Change initiative began to get underway in four core states, participants in the Initiative and Foundation leadership recognized a significant need: to create concentrated efforts to address some of the shared key challenges to reform. So in 2007, an additional investment of resources was made to create what came to be known as &ldquo;Action Networks&rdquo; &ndash; multi state groups of juvenile justice and other child serving system leaders that&hellip;2011 Champions for Changehttp://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/416
http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/416Newsroom (Connecticut)11/27/2012 11:43 AM<p>Dec 6, 2011 | Models for Change | <a href='http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/'>NEWSROOM</a></p>Champions for Change are individuals working with Models for Change in their states who have positively affected the lives of justice-involved youth, their families, and communities in ways that provide pathways away from delinquencyand re-offending, and that increase their potential to lead successful lives and build positive relationships.
Each of the 2011 Champions for Change has distinguished themself not only by alongtime commitment to creating change on behalf of youth, but because of&hellip;MacArthur Foundation's Models for Change Initiative Announces its Knowledge Brief Serieshttp://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/439
http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/439Newsroom (Connecticut)11/27/2012 11:43 AM<p>Oct 18, 2012 | Models for Change | <a href='http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/'>NEWSROOM</a></p>The Knowledge Brief Series describes new knowledge emerging from the Models for Change initiative, a multi-state juvenile justice initiative. Models for Change is accelerating movement toward a more effective, fair, and developmentally sound juvenile justice system by creating replicable models that protect community safety, use resources wisely, and improve outcomes for youths. The briefs are intended to inform professionals in juvenile justice and related fields, and to contribute to a new&hellip;Campaign for Youth Justice Recognizes National Youth Justice Awareness Monthhttp://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/435
http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/435Newsroom (Connecticut)11/27/2012 11:43 AM<p>Oct 1, 2012 | Campaign for Youth Justice | <a href='http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/'>NEWSROOM</a></p>During the month of October, thousands of people are participating in National Youth Justice Awareness Month (Y-JAM) activities throughout the country. The Campaign for Youth Justice (CFYJ) and partners in over 20 states are hosting events to educate and involve communities on the importance of taking action to end the practice of trying, sentencing, and incarcerating youth in the adult criminal justice system. Local non-profits, youth, and families have organized events ranging from:&hellip;National Youth Justice Awareness Month and Children's Health Monthhttp://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/438
http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/438Newsroom (Connecticut)11/27/2012 11:43 AM<p>Oct 11, 2012 | <a href='http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/'>NEWSROOM</a></p>October is National Youth Justice Awareness Month and Children&rsquo;s Health Month. In recognition of both, we would like to remind you of two recent knowledge briefs that speak to children&rsquo;s mental health issues: &ldquo;Does Mental Health Screening Fulfill Its Promise&rdquo; and &ldquo;Mental Health Services in Juvenile Justice: Who pays? What gets paid for? And who gets to decide?Reform Efforts Improving Mental Health Services and Coordination for Youthhttp://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/305
http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/305Newsroom (Connecticut)11/27/2012 11:42 AM<p>Aug 18, 2009 | Joe Cocozza | <a href='http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/'>NEWSROOM</a></p>Solomon Moore&rsquo;s article New York Times article illustrates the problems with using juvenile justice systems to meet the mental health needs of youth. Fortunately, there are growing efforts to better serve youth while ensuring public safety. When mental health services aren&rsquo;t available, or are poorly coordinated, youth land in the juvenile justice system which exacerbates underlying conditions and contributes to re-offending. Research shows that most of these youth would benefit&hellip;2008 Update: Gathering Forcehttp://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/286
http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/286Newsroom (Connecticut)11/27/2012 11:41 AM<p>Dec 8, 2008 | National Center for Juvenile Justice | <a href='http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/'>NEWSROOM</a></p>Models for Change states and action networks are contributing to the gathering forces of significant juvenile justice reforms based in shared values, growing knowledge of what works, and a deep well of public support for investment for youth.
December 2008
National Center for Juvenile Justice
2008 Update: Gathering Force looks at the progress of the four core states (Pennsylvania, Illinois, Louisiana, and Washington), the work of the three action networks, and the topics covered by the&hellip;Third Models for Change working conference gathers forces and champions juvenile justice reformhttp://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/295
http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/295Newsroom (Connecticut)11/27/2012 11:41 AM<p>Jan 1, 2009 | <a href='http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/'>NEWSROOM</a></p>The Third Annual Models for Change Working Conference, in December 2008, provided a unique opportunity for representatives from all areas of the initiative to come together and share knowledge, tools and challenges. Hosted by the Coalition for Juvenile Justice in Alexandria, VA, highlights from the conference included workshops on issues like juvenile indigent defense, diversion strategies and &ldquo;information sharing.&rdquo; In addition, attendees participated in peer group sessions, which&hellip;Thousands to Participate in National Youth Justice Awareness Month Activities throughout the Countryhttp://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/277
http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/277Newsroom (Connecticut)10/11/2012 11:55 AM<p>Oct 1, 2012 | Campaign for Youth Justice | <a href='http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/'>NEWSROOM</a></p>Thousands to Participate in National Youth Justice Awareness Month Activities throughout the Country
Twenty-eight Events in 20 States are designed to Raise Awareness around the Issue of Youth Being Tried, Sentenced and Incarcerated in the Adult Criminal Justice System; Release of a New Public Service Announcement Aimed to Empower Families Impacted
WASHINGTON &ndash; During the month of October, thousands of people are participating in National Youth Justice Awareness Month (Y-JAM)&hellip;Making Major Strides in Juvenile Justice Reformhttp://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/223
http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/223Newsroom (Connecticut)12/05/2011 02:06 PM<p>Dec 5, 2011 | Models for Change | <a href='http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/'>NEWSROOM</a></p>For Immediate Release December 5, 2011 Contact: Zerline Hughes, zhughes@justicepolicy.org / 202-558-7974 ext. 308 Jason Fenster, jfenster@justicepolicy.org / 202-558-7974 ext 306
WASHINGTON, D.C. &ndash; Hundreds of experts and leaders in the field of juvenile justice are in Washington, D.C. for the Sixth Annual Models for Change National Working Conference at the Mayflower Hotel December 5 and 6, 2011. The conference brings together judges, prosecutors, defenders, policy makers and&hellip;MH/JJ Action Network State of Texas Awarded One Million Dollar Granthttp://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/87
http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/87Newsroom (Connecticut)09/17/2009 01:32 PM<p>Sep 17, 2009 | The Texas Juvenile Justice TBI Partnership Project | <a href='http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/'>NEWSROOM</a></p>The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently awarded the state of Texas with a 4-year, $1 million dollar multi-agency grant to help identify youth in the juvenile justice system who may have undiagnosed brain injuries, and arrange for the provision of services for those youth. This grant will fund the initiative The Texas Juvenile Justice TBI Partnership Project, led by the Office of Acquired Brain Injury, along with the assistance of the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission and&hellip;Untreated Mental Health Needs Fuels School to Jail Pipelinehttp://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/81
http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/81Newsroom (Connecticut)08/26/2009 11:24 AM<p>Jan 5, 2009 | Joseph J. Cocozza, Ph.D. | New York Times | <a href='http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/'>NEWSROOM</a></p>Letter to the Editor
NY Times
RE: The Principal's Office First
To The Editor:
Thank you for drawing attention to the issue of increasing school arrests. Frequently, arrested youth have untreated mental health needs that present in misbehaviors that bring them to the attention of school police and the juvenile justice system. Schools, often lacking the training or resources to appropriately respond, find it easier to have the youth arrested than address the underlying reasons for the&hellip;Young, Mentally Ill and Behind Barshttp://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/79
http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/79Newsroom (Connecticut)08/18/2009 02:35 PM<p>Aug 17, 2009 | Letters to the Editor | New York Times | <a href='http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/'>NEWSROOM</a></p>Re &ldquo;Mentally Ill Offenders Stretch the Limits of Juvenile Justice&rdquo; (front page, Aug. 10): Solitary confinement is among the harshest legal punishments that American society inflicts on its adult inmates. To inflict it on children is cruel and immoral. I studied suicides in New York State&rsquo;s prisons over a six-year period and found that half occurred in solitary confinement units even though just 7 percent of the population was housed there. In 1890, the United States Supreme&hellip;Locking Up Fewer Childrenhttp://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/78
http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/78Newsroom (Connecticut)08/18/2009 02:28 PM<p>Aug 14, 2009 | Editorial | New York Times | <a href='http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/'>NEWSROOM</a></p>In the 1990s, states and localities began sending more and more children to juvenile lockups, often for months, while they awaited trial for nonviolent offenses or even noncriminal behavior like being &ldquo;unruly.&rdquo; This was a disaster. Children who spend time in detention are far more likely to leave school, suffer alcohol or drug abuse problems or commit violent crimes as adults. A far better approach &mdash; for these young people as well as overburdened government budgets &mdash; is&hellip;New Report Documents Dramatic Reductions in Youth Detentionhttp://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/75
http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/75Newsroom (Connecticut)08/12/2009 11:44 AM<p>Aug 5, 2009 | Salem-News | <a href='http://www.modelsforchange.net/newsroom/'>NEWSROOM</a></p>Reformers Gather in DC to Review Progress.
(BALTIMORE, Md.) - A new report released by the Annie C. Casey Foundation shows that two decades of juvenile justice reform have reduced youth detention, improved public safety and saved taxpayers millions of dollars. The report, Two Decades of JDAI: From Demonstration Project to National Standard, documents the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative&rsquo;s (JDAI) progress both in reforming juvenile detention practices nationwide and also in&hellip;